BMW Testing Two Hotter Versions Of The X2 On The Nurburgring

As of now, the only versions of the BMW X2 sold in America are the sDrive28i and xDrive28i, which are both powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbo producing 228 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. sDrive models have front-wheel-drive, and xDrive model have all-wheel-drive, but there is no option for additional power. We've heard rumors that a more powerful version of the X2 is on its way, and a recent spy video shows BMW testing two hotter versions of the SUV on the Nurburgring.

The video shows two test vehicles - one black, the other Galvanic Gold Metallic. Judging by the loud exhaust note, these are no ordinary X2 models. This hotter X2 will likely be called the xDriveM35i, and feature a tuned version of the B48 2.0-liter turbocharged engine.

This tuned four-cylinder is slated to produce around 300 hp, going out through an eight-speed automatic. We wouldn't be surprised if the X1 also received an M35i version, and it wouldn't shock us if a six-cylinder X2 M arrived latter on.